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Compare Des Moines to Olympia

This post compares Des Moines, Washington to Olympia, Washington across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Des Moines (city) Olympia (city)
Population 31,080 49,928
Income (median) $45,846 $52,007
Home Value (median) $290,700 $265,400
White 58% 84%
Black 6% 2%
Asian 12% 6%
With Kids 30% 24%
Age (median) 40 38
Rentals 42% 54%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or Olympia?
A: Des Moines has a smaller population count than Olympia: 31080 compared with 49928 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Des Moines or in Olympia?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Des Moines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Moines or Olympia?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Des Moines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Olympia does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Des Moines versus 54% for Olympia.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Des Moines may include: Lynnwood, Burien, and University-Place.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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